Rider articles from February 2006

Rider archives from February 2006

Angel on my shoulder: from one motorcyclist to another.(One trackmind)
February 1, 2006... George Joseph Alfred Engel was born in Roseland, Illinois, a neighborhood of Chicago, in 1904, the son of Aloise and Otillia. He went to St. Nicholas German-American Catholic school in Roseland until he was 13, then spent a year or two at...

Motorcycling's heroes.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2006... I just received our December 2005 issue of Rider and the very first article was titled, Two-Wheeled Relief. I would just like to thank Mark Tuttle Jr. for the article and bringing awareness to the incredible contributions made by the...

Slogging through Siberia.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2006... I wanted to let you know that Rider magazine has been, in my opinion, on a continuous improvement curve since I first subscribed a few years ago. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Now I find myself reading Rider cover to cover as soon as I...

Memory lane.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2006... I found John Stein's 30 Years On in the December 2005 issue a trip down memory lane. Three of the original machines have a special place in my past, the BMW (I never had the R60/5 but had the R50/5, an R75/6 and a R100/7), and the Norton, which...

Hush hush.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2006... The articles written by Denis Rouse continue to fascinate me. The recent piece on the Palouse area of Western Washington is a prime example. Denis manages to connect the essence of motorcycling with this beautiful country we live in. My...

Home base.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2006... Lawrence Grodsky's December '05 column Staying Safe titled Home Base really hit the mark. My 51 years of riding has evolved into almost exactly the in-lane snake-positioning Grodsky suggested. I would like to add that many cage drivers...

More '06 BMWS.(Kickstarts)
February 1, 2006... In a surprise move BMW unveiled five new 2006 and 2007 models at the big Milan, Italy, show last November. In addition to the F800S we showed you last month, the German motorcycle maker has retuned the 150-horsepower, K1200S in-line...

Honda DN-01 concept.(Kickstarts)
February 1, 2006... Honda sprang a last-minute surprise model at the Tokyo Show last November called the DN-01, equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission and a water-cooled, OHC, 680cc V-twin. It's being developed as a comfortable sports...

Sportster 1200 Low.(Kickstarts)
February 1, 2006... Recently Harley-Davidson invited a group of women motojournalists to ride its newest model, the XL Sportster 1200 Low. With a seat that places the rider just 26.25 inches off the pavement, this H-D targets anyone equipped with a low center of...

Motorcycle reports.(Kickstarts)
February 1, 2006... The same Motorcycle Reports service that provides back issues and reprints of single articles from Rider magazine to individuals also offers compilations of road-test and related articles on motorcycles from the 1960s to the present. Drawing...

Sturgis contest.(Kickstarts)
February 1, 2006... Harley-Davidson will foot the bill for an all-expenses-paid ride from Milwaukee to Sturgis in August 2006 for five new women riders and their riding coaches who win H-D's "Saddle Up for Sturgis" contest. The winners will ride to Sturgis...

Errata.(Correction Notice)
February 1, 2006... In the New & Cool section on page 70 of Rider, January 2006, the photo we ran with the item on Dual High-Pipe Slip-Ons for the Suzuki SV1000 from Dale Walker's Holeshot Performance is actually of Walker's slip-ons for the Suzuki DL 1000...

Take Wing: 2006 Honda Gold Wing GL1800.(RIDER TEST)(Cover Story)
February 1, 2006... The rumors of a new Honda Gold Wing model for 2006 started flying last summer. Would it be sportier yet, with a shorter wheel-base, or have larger luggage and more standard features? Would there be an additional SE version like the last...

Centered touring: our essay contest winner enjoys Edelweiss' Montana Touring Center.
February 1, 2006... As an inveterate lone wolf when it comes to motorcycling, I wasn't sure a group tour was going to be my cup o' Clorox. In my 200,000 miles-plus of riding experience, I've learned I like traveling at my own pace and stopping as physiology and...

Past meets future.(RIDDEN & RATED: SPECIAL SECTION)
February 1, 2006... 2006 DUCATI SPORTCLASSICS They say you can't relive the past, but with a retro-classic motorcycle, is it possible to recapture a good bit of the fun? Back in 2003, Ducati showed three new concept bikes at the Tokyo Motor Show that were...

Two times the ride: a Two Wheels Only motorcycle resort loop.(FAVORITERIDE)
February 1, 2006... Some of the most amazing roads and best food are found less than 100 miles north of Atlanta. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The menu at Two Wheels Only (www.twowheelsonly.com) motorcycle resort, in Suches, Georgia, lists sirloin burgers among...

Nolan N102 modular helmet.(Product Evaluations)
February 1, 2006... THANKS TO THEIR CONVENIENCE, FLIP-UP MODULAR HELMETS HAVE BEEN VERY POPULAR IN EUROPE FOR YEARS, AND ARE NOW MAKING STRONG INROADS HERE IN THE STATES AS WELL, UNLIKE A STANDARD FULL-FACE LID, THE FLIP-UP FEATURE ALLOWS YOU TO PULL OVER AND ASK...

Wolfman Timberwolf tankbag & Wolf Tail.(Product Evaluations)
February 1, 2006... IN FEBRUARY OF 2005 I HAD THE GOOD FORTUNE TO BUMP INTO ERIC HOUGEN AT THE BIG INDIANAPOLIS DEALER SHOW, WANDERING THE AISLES LIKE ME. HOUGEN'S A LIKEABLE KIND OF GUY YOU IMMEDIATELY WANT TO GO RIDING WITH, BECAUSE HE RIDES ON- AND OFFROAD A...

Continental TKC 80 tires.(Product Evaluations)
February 1, 2006... TELL YOU WHAT--THE SERIOUS DIRT GUYS ON THEIR FEATHERWEIGHT BIKES CAN ARGUE ABOUT WHO MAKES THE BEST OFFROAD-ONLY KNOBBY TIRE TILL THE TRAILS GROW BACK OVER. BUT WHEN YOU'RE MUSCLING A 400- TO 550-POUND DUAL-SPORT AROUND IN THE DIRT, ANY TIRES...

No need to awkwardly bungee items on the front of your bike.(Product Spotlight)
February 1, 2006... (1) NO NEED TO AWKWARDLY BUNGEE ITEMS ON THE FRONT OF YOUR BIKE. Conveniently add storage space with the stylish Grand Roll Bag. Designed with universal mounting straps, this bag mounts conveniently to your bike's handlebar or almost any other...

J & P cycles has released its 2006 catalog of parts and accessories for your Harley-Davidson.(Product Spotlight)
February 1, 2006... (2) J & P CYCLES HAS RELEASED ITS 2006 CATALOG OF PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR HARLEY-DAVIDSON. This year's edition has 1,144 pages and the full-color catalog is jam-packed with over 35,000 products for Harleys from 1936 to 2006. If you own a...

Big Bike Parts now offers a unique clear alternative look for the spoiler light on the Honda GL1800.(Product Spotlight)
February 1, 2006... (3) BIG BIKE PARTS NOW OFFERS A UNIQUE CLEAR ALTERNATIVE LOOK FOR THE SPOILER LIGHT ON THE HONDA GL1800. This dual-function Clear LED Spoiler Light can be wired as a running or brake light. LED Spoiler Light replaces the red lens spoiler light...

Avon's Viper meets the demands of sport and Supersport machines.(Product Spotlight)
February 1, 2006... (4) AVON'S VIPER MEETS THE DEMANDS OF SPORT AND SUPERSPORT MACHINES. The new Viper line builds upon the success of previous Avon ranges and offers a wider choice of sizes and a host of improved technologies in 11 sizes. Advanced Variable Belt...

Keep your fingers warm with Tour Master winter gloves.(Product Spotlight)
February 1, 2006... (5) KEEP YOUR FINGERS WARM WITH TOUR MASTER WINTER GLOVES. Tour Master's cold-weather glove line now includes four different models. Top-line Winter Elite boasts water-resistant leathers and 3M Thinsulate insulation. It also has a waterproof,...

Don't let your bike fall over.(Product Spotlight)
February 1, 2006... (6) DON'T LET YOUR BIKE FALL OVER. Ancra's new TrackStar Motorcycle Wheelchock is designed to fit 3.5- to 5.5-inch-wide front tires and features Ancra's patented lock 'n' load system using an aircraft-style track for positive attachment to...

Want to get the maximum performance from your V-twin?(Product Spotlight)
February 1, 2006... (7) WANT TO GET THE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR V-TWIN? The Big Book Of Harley-Davidson Horsepower by Tom Murphy tells how. Written with humor and illustrated with detailed diagrams and extensive full-color photographs, the book offers...

Motocross legend Gary Semics new instructional videos rock.(Product Spotlight)
February 1, 2006... (8) MOTOCROSS LEGEND GARY SEMICS NEW INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS ROCK. Former Supercross Champion and renowned instructor Gary Semics has released three new titles. The 2 Day School DVD duplicates the actual experience of attending a two-day class at...